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My many faces whilst in Europe

This has been a very exciting experience for me. I've felt a dynamic range of emotions from one moment to the next. Instead of simply listing them all, I thought I could better demonstrate with a little presentation.

I want to be, where the Britons are
Wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
strutting along in those . . . . what's that word again?
Oh! Wellies!

Way too conspicuous to be allowed outside my flat.

A little stressed.

Really homesick :(

Very disoriented.

Like I'm not doing anything right.

Flat out exasperated with the world!

Dazzled like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory. Excited at the possibilities.

Gorged like Augustus Gloop.

Sassy and Stylish.

Like everyone here is cute, I just don't know what they're saying!!!

Does that need explanation?

Apprehensive.

Like Alice in Wonderland. Curiouser and curiouser . . . . .

Surprised and grateful for the random, kind stranger.

Like I'm in an intense Harry Potter craze!!!

Like I'm about to die!

Like I'm seeing things that aren't possible in the real world.

Way too curious for my own good.

Having way too much fun.

Epically adventurous.

Enlightened . . . .
Like I'm a wizened, experienced scholar. Pensive and insightful, but not very fun at parties ;)

Comments

  1. BreeJune 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    LOL! So many amazing pictures! Abed's probably the best. . . . and who knows? Maybe Tolkein was actually a real party animal?

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  2. NatalieJune 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    That was so fun! Love the gorged one, cuz that would totally be me.

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